300 reportedly killed in Agatu in renewed crisis
No fewer than 300 persons have been confirmed dead in a renewed outbreak of
violence in Agatu local government area of Benue
state.
The attacks were carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen in various part of
the local government.
The affected villages include Okokolo, Akwu, Ocholonya, Adagbo, Ugboku and Aila, which were completely burnt down by the attackers.
“Several communities including Obagaji, the local government headquarters, where people usually took refuge in the past, have been deserted”, a source hinted.
A resident of Akwu told newsmen in Benue that “People are fleeing into Ugbokpo in neighbouring Apa council. It is a well coordinated attack on Agatu communities.”
“As I speak with you, fighting is still raging; many are missing and we have a huge number of displaced persons without facilities to house them,” he said.
Meanwhile, Opiatoha K’Idoma, a socio-cultural organisation of Idoma sons and daughters, have called on the federal government to put an end to the endless crisis in the area.
Check the Daily Post newspaper for the full story.
The affected villages include Okokolo, Akwu, Ocholonya, Adagbo, Ugboku and Aila, which were completely burnt down by the attackers.
“Several communities including Obagaji, the local government headquarters, where people usually took refuge in the past, have been deserted”, a source hinted.
A resident of Akwu told newsmen in Benue that “People are fleeing into Ugbokpo in neighbouring Apa council. It is a well coordinated attack on Agatu communities.”
“As I speak with you, fighting is still raging; many are missing and we have a huge number of displaced persons without facilities to house them,” he said.
Meanwhile, Opiatoha K’Idoma, a socio-cultural organisation of Idoma sons and daughters, have called on the federal government to put an end to the endless crisis in the area.
Check the Daily Post newspaper for the full story.
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